Department of Prosthodontics

Prosthodontics is a specialized field of dentistry focused on the restoration and replacement of damaged or missing teeth and other oral structures to improve both function and aesthetics. Prosthodontists are dental specialists who are highly trained in the diagnosis, treatment planning, and fabrication of dental prostheses, including crowns, bridges, dentures, and dental implants.

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Prosthodontics is a specialized field of dentistry focused on the restoration and replacement of damaged or missing teeth and other oral structures to improve both function and aesthetics. Prosthodontists are dental specialists who are highly trained in the diagnosis, treatment planning, and fabrication of dental prostheses, including crowns, bridges, dentures, and dental implants.

Here are key aspects of Prosthodontics:

1. Dental Crowns: Prosthodontists design and fabricate dental crowns, which are tooth-shaped caps placed over damaged or weakened teeth to restore their strength, shape, size, and appearance.
2. Dental Bridges: They construct dental bridges, which are prosthetic devices used to replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring artificial teeth (pontics) to adjacent natural teeth or dental implants.
3. Dentures: Prosthodontists specialize in the fabrication of complete and partial dentures, removable prosthetic devices used to replace multiple missing teeth and restore oral function and aesthetics.
4. Dental Implants: They are skilled in the surgical placement and restoration of dental implants, which are artificial tooth roots inserted into the jawbone to support dental crowns, bridges, or dentures for the replacement of missing teeth.
5. Implant-Supported Prostheses: Prosthodontists design and attach prosthetic restorations, such as crowns, bridges, or dentures, to dental implants to provide stable and durable tooth replacements for patients with missing teeth.
6. Full Mouth Rehabilitation: Prosthodontists develop comprehensive treatment plans to rehabilitate patients with extensive dental problems, including worn, damaged, or missing teeth, utilizing a combination of restorative, prosthetic, and cosmetic dental procedures.
7. Cosmetic Dentistry: They specialize in cosmetic dental procedures aimed at improving the appearance of the teeth and smile, such as teeth whitening, veneers, dental bonding, and smile makeovers.
8. Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders: Prosthodontists are trained to diagnose and manage TMJ disorders, which can cause jaw pain, clicking or popping sounds, and limited jaw movement, often incorporating occlusal splints or other dental appliances into treatment plans.
9. Maxillofacial Prosthetics: Some prosthodontists have expertise in maxillofacial prosthetics, which involves the fabrication of prosthetic devices to replace or restore facial structures lost due to cancer, trauma, surgery, or congenital anomalies.
10. Digital Dentistry: Prosthodontists utilize advanced digital technologies, such as computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), intraoral scanning, and 3D printing, to design and fabricate precise and customized dental prostheses for optimal fit, function, and aesthetics.

Prosthodontists work closely with other dental specialists, including oral surgeons, periodontists, orthodontists, and endodontists, as part of a multidisciplinary approach to providing comprehensive dental care for patients with complex restorative and prosthetic needs. Their goal is to restore oral health, function, comfort, and confidence to patients through personalized and high-quality dental treatment.